Thorns record back-to-back wins as rookie forward Pietra Tordin scores once more while goalkeeper Bella Bixby etches her name in club history.

PORTLAND, Ore. (Saturday, June 21, 2025) – Portland Thorns FC recorded its first consecutive wins in over a year after defeating Chicago Stars FC 1-0 on Saturday night at Providence Park.

The first 45 minutes would see both sides locked in a tightly contested battle in search of the opener, with the Thorns’ closest opportunity coming off an Olivia Moultrie shot in the 18’ that ricocheted off the post out the field of action.  

The Thorns would then find the breakthrough in the second half, with midfielder Sam Coffey setting up a perfect ball in the box for rookie forward Pietra Tordin to strike into the net and give Portland the lead.

From there, the Thorns would continue knocking on Chicago’s door to try and double its lead while its backline stood strong to prevent the Stars from finding an equalizer.

In the end though, Tordin’s goal would prove to be enough as the Thorns secured all three points to equal a club-record nine regular season home matches undefeated (the last time the feat was accomplished was June 2017-April 2018).

Goalkeeper Bella Bixby – who is set to return for 2026 after reaching a mutual agreement with the Club to exercise her option – recorded her 27th career regular season clean sheet tonight to cement herself as the Thorns’ all-time shutout leader.

The Thorns will now head into a month-long break from NWSL play and are scheduled to return to action on the road at Washington Spirit on Sunday, August 3.

ATTENDANCE: 17,779

TEAM NOTES

• With today’s victory, the Thorns are now unbeaten in nine home matches dating back to the end of last season (6W, 3D), winning and shutting out opponents in the last three played at Providence Park. They are 4W-0L-3D at home this season.

• By going nine straight regular season matches unbeaten at home, the Thorns equaled a club record set from June 2017- April 2018.  

• This is the first time since May 2024 that Portland have recorded back-to-back wins.

• With her clean sheet today, goalkeeper Bella Bixby recorded her 27th shutout to become Portland’s all-time clean sheet leader in the regular season.

• Prior to kickoff, the Thorns announced that it had reached a mutual agreement with Bixby to exercise her option for 2026.

• Rookie forward Pietra Tordin scored her third goal in four regular season matches, fourth in six matches across all competitions. It was also her first career game-winning goal.

• Midfielder Sam Coffey now leads the Thorns in assists this season with three.  

UP NEXT: Portland Thorns FC hit the road to Washington Spirit when they return to NWSL action on Sunday, August 3. Kickoff from Audi Field is scheduled for 9:30 am PT on ABC and ESPN+.

GOAL-SCORING BREAKDOWN

FIRST HALF

N/A

SECOND HALF

POR – Pietra Tordin (Sam Coffey) 59’: Coffey would send the ball across the top of the six-yard box to find Tordin who would bury it into the net.

LINEUPS

Portland Thorns FC (4-4-2): Bella Bixby, Reyna Reyes, Isabella Obaze, Sam Hiatt, Kaitlyn Torpey (Mallie McKenzie 75’), Sam Coffey-C, Hina Sugita, Jessie Fleming (Mimi Alidou 88’), Olivia Moultrie (Deyna Castellanos 88’), Reilyn Turner (Alexa Spaanstra 75’), Pietra Tordin (Payton Linnehan 65’)

Subs not used: Mackenzie Arnold, Daiane, Jayden Perry, Sophie Hirst

Chicago Stars FC (4-3-3): Halle Mackiewicz, Taylor Malham, Sam Staab, Cari Roccaro, Natalia Kuikka (Micalya Johnson 82’), Julia Grosso, Maitane López, Manaka Hayashi (Chardonnay Curran 82’), Shea Groom (Ava Cook 88’), Ally Schlegel (Catherin Barry 88’), Jenna Bike (Nadia Gomes 67’)

Subs not used: Stephanie Sparkowski, Camryn Biegalski, Hannah Anderson, Bea Franklin

MISCONDUCT SUMMARY

POR: N/A
CHI: N/A

MATCH STATS

POR | CHI

Goals: 1|0
Assists: 1|0
Possession: 49|51
Shots: 12|6
Shots on Target: 3|3
Saves: 3|2
Tackles: 17|15
Tackles Won: 15|13
Interceptions: 4|9
Fouls: 8|5
Offsides: 0|2
Corner Kicks: 2|3

PORTLAND, Ore. (Saturday, August 15, 2026) – The Portland Thorns continued their impressive home form with a 2-1 win over Orlando Pride on Saturday when forward Caiya Hanks — who was making her return to the pitch after missing action for over a year with an ACL injury — scored a stoppage time winner to secure three points for the home side.

Both sides battled back and forth as they tried to search for the opening goal, with Thorns goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold making three saves to ensure the match remained level going into the halftime break.
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The Thorns came out into the second half much more threatening in Orlando’s half and finally broke the deadlock in the 58^th minute when forward Pietra Tordin laid the ball off to forward Deyna Castellanos, who from the top right corner of Orlando’s box placed the ball perfectly into the top left corner of the goal over the hands of Orlando goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse.

The lead was short lived however when Arnold’s diving save to punch out a crossed ball in the 63^rd minute ricocheted off the knees of Orlando forward Jacqueline Ovalle and rolled into the net to level things back up.

From there, Portland and Orlando continued in their fight to search for a second and despite several good looks at goal, the match remained level.

That would all change after Hanks — who subbed on in the 88^th minute — curled the ball into the goal from outside the box in the 96^th to send Providence Park into a frenzy as the Thorns secured three points and extended its home unbeaten streak to 12 matches, nine on the season.

UP NEXT: The Portland Thorns host Denver Summit FC for the first time at Providence Park on Saturday, August 22. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:45 pm PT on ION and 910 ESPN Portland. Purchase tickets for the match HERE.

TEAM NOTES

• Pietra Tordin extended her assist tally to nine, sitting alongside Croix Bethune (KC) for most in the league so far this season. Tordin is one assist away from equalizing the league record for assists which is 10 (Tobin Heath, POR 2016 and Croix Bethune, KC 2024).  
• Deyna Castellanos scored her first goal of the 2026 season.
• Caiya Hanks, who was removed off the Season-Ending Injury list, made her return to the pitch for the first time since June 15, 2025 and scored the game-winner.
• M.A. Vignola got her first assist of the season.
• The Thorns have gone 12 home regular season matches (dating back to September 2025) without losing (8W,4D), extending the current club record.
• The Thorns have not lost at home in 2026 (6W,3D).
• In seven matches since 2018, Portland has not lost at home against Orlando (7W-0L-0D).

GOAL BREAKDOWN
First Half

N/A

Second Half

POR – Deyna Castellanos (Pietra Tordin) 58’
ORL – Jacqueline Ovalle 63’
POR – Caiya Hanks (M.A. Vignola) 90+6’

LINEUPS
Portland Thorns (4-2-3-1): Mackenzie Arnold (GK), M.A. Vignola, Jayden Perry, Isabella Obaze (Sam Hiatt 78’), Carolyn Calzada, Jessie Fleming-C, Nina Nijstad (Cassandra Bogere 85’), Pietra Tordin (Caiya Hanks 88’), Deyna Castellanos (Renee Lyles 78’), Marie Müller (Morgan Weaver 67’), Sophia Wilson

Subs not used:  Morgan Messner (GK), Reyna Reyes, Shae Harvey, Mallie McKenzie

Orlando Pride (4-4-2): Anna Moorhouse (GK), Hailie Mace (Gabi Nunes 90+8’), Rafaelle (Zoe Matthews 89’), Cori Dyke, Oihane Hernández (Zara Chavoshi 76’), Solai Washington, Ally Lemos, Haley McCutcheon-C, Julie Doyle (Summer Yates 65’), Jacqueline Ovalle, Barbra Banda (Angelina 65’)

Subs not used: Cara Martin (GK), Cossette Morche, Luana, Nicole Payne

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MISCONDUCT SUMMARY

POR: N/A
ORL: Jacqueline Ovalle (Yellow) 40’, Julie Doyle (Yellow) 52’, Rafaelle (Yellow) 85’

MATCH STATS

POR | ORL

Goals: 2|1
Assists: 2|0
Possession: 51|49
Shots: 10|12
Shots on Target: 4|6
Saves: 5|2
Tackles: 16|16
Tackles Won: 9|11
Interceptions: 14|26
Fouls: 7|6
Offsides: 0|1
Corner Kicks: 0|6

ATTENDANCE: 19,106

Referee: Brad Jensen
Assistant Referee 1: Katarzyna Wasiak
Assistant Referee 2: Sarah Gaddes
4th Official: Justin St. Pierre
VAR: Danielle Chesky
Assistant VAR: Seun Yinka-Kehinde

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